City Council - Regular Meeting

Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

The Commission will approve an agenda which sets the order of the meeting. This approval could include an addendum representing new items, additions, corrections, and/or deletions of existing items as submitted by the County Manager.

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring July 19, 2026, through July 25, 2026, as National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week in Osceola County.

Adoption of a Proclamation declaring July 25, 2026, as World Drowning Prevention Day in Osceola County.

Hear the Audience

Except for those matters specifically exempted under the State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Board shall provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Board of any action on the agenda. The Board will not vote on any item during this portion of the meeting. Rather, this portion of the meeting is to allow for public comments to be heard on items that are on the agenda for that meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Each speaker may only speak once during Hear the Audience unless the Board requests additional clarification. Donation of speaker time may be provided to a single representative up to a total maximum of 12 minutes of speaking time. Donation of time waives the opportunity to speak individually. Pre-registration requirements shall be followed. Proper decorum will be observed.

Approval of expenditures with Cigna Healthcare, Bloomfield, Connecticut, for the Administrative Services Only (ASO) Agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company to administer the County's health and dental insurance benefits for Fiscal Year 2027; approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Gap Fund Acknowledgement form; and authorization for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any subsequent documents.

As a self-insured entity, the County relies on Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company to provide administrative services for its health and dental insurance programs, overseeing claims and cost management. Notably, administrative fees have remained unchanged for the past 11 years; estimated expenditures shall not exceed $881,300.00 from October 01, 2026, through September 30, 2027, for a total not to exceed $11,995,060.00 from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2027 (RFP-13-03219-RJ).

Adoption of Fee Resolution #26-019R authorizing and reconfirming fees for Fiscal Year 2027 for Building Permit and Related functions, Community Development, Osceola County Parks and Conservation Area, Austin Tindall Sports Complex, Event Sponsorship Banner, Osceola County Library System, Emergency 911 Addressing, Emergency Medical Services, Osceola County Fire Prevention, Animal Services, Corrections, Administrative Fees, Osceola County Emergency Management, Public Works, and Tolls with an October 01, 2026 effective date.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, Incorporated, per Florida Statutes 401.25(2)(d), Licensure as a Basic Life Support (BLS) or an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service, authorizing the provision of non-emergency BLS or ALS transportation.

This also fulfills the legal requirement for Emergency Medical Service providers to have a valid COPCN in Florida Statutes 401.25 (2)(d) in order to provide said services within Osceola County.

Approval to increase expenditures with All Safe Industries Incorporated; Bennett Fire Products Company Incorporated; Fisher Scientific, LLC, (Thermo Fisher); Henry Schein Incorporated; Life-Assist Incorporated; Medline Industries Incorporated; MES Service Company, LLC; Municipal Equipment Company, LLC; North America Fire Equipment Company Incorporated; TechnicalRescue.com Incorporated; and Ten 8 Fire Equipment Incorporated, for Fire Equipment, Supplies and Services on an as needed basis, in accordance with the Lake County, Florida Bid Contract #22-730 (A-K), titled, Fire Equipment, Supplies, and Services, for a combined amount from $1,868,640.00 to $4,969,876.50 for Year Five and a total not to exceed $10,453,216.50 through July 31, 2027 (PBA-22-13355-MB); authorization for the County Manager to sign service agreements; adoption of Resolution #26-110R, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget; and adoption of Resolution #26-111R, amending the FY 2026-2030 five-year Capital Improvement Plan both as outlined in Budget Supplement BA #26-034.

This increase is being requested for the purchase of Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Ten 8 Fire Equipment, as a part of our ongoing durable personal protective equipment safety program, replacing all SCBA equipment for the department which has met its useful life.

Approval of expenditures with Cumberland International Trucks of Florida, LLC for the purchase of two International HV507 Cab/Chassis vehicles including the flatbed and lighting options which will be upfitted for use as Heavy Brush Trucks by the County's Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department, in accordance with the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Cooperative Contract #FSA25-VEH23.0, titled, Heavy Trucks and Buses.

The combined total cost shall not exceed $344,667.54 through September 30, 2027 (PBA-26-15889-PC).

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the service agreement with Janice A. Nivelt, Incorporated, doing business as, Roy's Safe and Lock to provide countywide locksmith services on an as-needed basis; estimated expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00 annually, for a total not to exceed $900,000.00 through July 31, 2029 (AR-26-15845-GD). Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement with Orlando Freightliner, Incorporated to provide parts and service for Countywide equipment on an as-needed basis for two additional years, in the amount of $150,000.00 annually for Years Four and Five, for a total not to exceed $750,000.00 through June 30, 2028 (AR-23-13747-MB). Commission District Countywide.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the Utility Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with Duke Energy, Florida, LLC, doing business as Duke Energy, for engineering services to allow Duke Energy to prepare utility relocation plans for their 69kv transmission line to mitigate the roadway improvement encroachments in their utility easement for the Old Lake Wilson Road Widening Design Project from County Road 532 to Assembly Court for an estimated amount of $192,280.00, which may exceed the final actual cost; actual costs exceeding the estimated amount will be subject to payment to Duke Energy. Commission District 1.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign a Cooperative Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Incorporated, for Continuing Services for Project Development and Environment (PD and E) and Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Support Services on a Task Authorization basis in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Transportation Standard Professional Services Agreement contract CAY66, titled, Intermodal Systems Development (ISD) Continuing Services Contract 12, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,000,000.00 through September 30, 2030 (PBA-26-15973-MB). Commission District Countywide.

Approval to reduce the speed limit from 30 miles per hour (MPH) to 25 MPH within the nine subdivisions of the Crescent Lakes Community based on the findings of a speed study completed in December 2025, in response to multiple complaints submitted to the County and the Sheriff's Office regarding speeding within the neighborhoods; and to replace and install nine new speed limit signs at a cost not to exceed $624.36. Commission District 3.

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the Professional Service Agreement with GAI Consultants, Incorporated, to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Partin Settlement Boulevard Widening project (Neptune Road to East Lakeshore Boulevard).

The amendment is needed to align the CEI agreement with the construction schedule and avoid a lapse in inspection, contract administration, public outreach, and closeout support. This amendment will extend the term of the agreement through November 30, 2026, and increase the expenditures by $368,170.09 for a revised Contract total not to exceed account of $3,116,146.25 (PS-23-13458-MM). Commission District 4.

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-38 for ZMA26-0014: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, changing the zoning designation from Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) to Low Density Residential (LDR) Zoning District, on certain real property generally located north of Fairhaven Avenue, south of Garrett Nicholas Loop, east of and adjacent to Pleasant Hill Ranch Road, and west of Great Harbor Drive, and comprised of approximately 5.11 acres, more or less; amending the official zoning map; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Anthony Pearce (Applicant and Owner) Commission District: 3 Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-38 to approve ZMA26-0014 Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-38 to approve ZMA26-0014 (Harl/Monger, 5-0)

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-36 for ZMA26-0009: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, changing the zoning designation from Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) to Commercial Tourist (CT) Zoning District, on certain real property generally located north of and adjacent to Student Drive, south of and adjacent to Sand Mine Road, east of Polk county line, and west of Westside Boulevard, and comprised of approximately 85.41 acres, more or less; amending the official zoning map; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Parkview Oaks LLC (Applicant) EPC Holdings 1042 LLC (Owner) Commission District: 1 Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-36 to approve ZMA26-0009 Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-36 to approve ZMA26-0009 (Harl/Monger, 5-0)

PS26-00002: Applicant requests approval of a Preliminary Subdivision for the Sedona Ridge consisting of 392 lots and 16 tracts, on 85.04 acres.

The project is currently within an Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) zoning district and is running concurrently with ZMA26-0009 to rezone the property to Commercial Tourist (CT). This property is generally located south of and adjacent to Sand Mine Road, north of Student Drive, west of Westside Boulevard, and east of the Osceola County/Polk County Line. The conditions of approval of this PS require the approval of the related Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA26-0009). Should ZMA26-0009 not receive approval, PS26-00002 must be removed from the agenda. EPC Holdings 1042 LLC (Owner) Parkview Oaks LLC and American Superior Land LLC (Applicant) John Adams, RJ Whidden & Associates (Agent) Commission District: 1 Staff Recommendation: Approval with Conditions Osceola County School District Comments: Included with Staff Report. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval with Conditions (Harl/Monger 5-0)

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-27 for CPA26-0002: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, adopting a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, CPA26-0002, DLC Sharp Road, LLC (Applicant) and Barry D Cook and Ellie Cook (Owners), to change the Future Land Use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Industrial (IND) on certain real property generally located north of East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, south of and adjacent to Sharp Road, east of and adjacent to Simmons Road, and west of August Gray Drive , and comprised of approximately 27.67 acres, more or less; amending the Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Troy Drinkwater, DLC Sharp Road, LLC (Applicant) Barry D. Cook and Ellie Cook (Owners) Commission District: 4 Staff Recommendation: Continue to the August 17, 2026, Board meeting to be held at 5:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Planning Commission Recommendation: Continue to the August 06, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting to be held at 6:00 pm in Commission Chambers (Harl/Monger, 5-0)

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-28 for ZMA26-0012 An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, changing the zoning designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Industrial Restricted (IR) Zoning District, on certain real property generally located north of East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, south of and adjacent to Sharp Road, east of and adjacent to Simmons Road, and west of August Gray Drive, and comprised of approximately 27.67 acres, more or less; amending the official zoning map; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Troy Drinkwater, DLC Sharp Road, LLC (Applicant) Barry D Cook and Ellie Cook (Owners) Commission District 4: Chery Grieb Staff Recommendation: Continue to the August 17, 2026, Board meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Planning Commission Recommendation: Continue to the August 06, 2026, Planning Commission meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers (Harl/Monger, 5-0)

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-34 for ZMA25-0050: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, changing the zoning designation from Agricultural Development and Conservation (AC) to Low Density Residential (LDR) Zoning District, on certain real property generally located north of and adjacent to Fortune Road, south of Winners Circle, east of Sophie Way, and west of Fortunata Court, and comprised of approximately 4.98 acres, more or less; amending the official zoning map; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Annalisa Sookhoo (Applicant/Owner) Commission District: 2 Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-34 to approve ZMA25-0050 Osceola County School District Comments: Included within Staff Report Planning Commission Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-34 to approve ZMA25-0050 (Harl/Monger, 9-0)

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-46 for CPA26-0001: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, relating to amendment of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan; providing for adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA26-0001; providing for a change to the map series of the Transportation Element of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

This amendment adds two new framework road segments, and revises the designation, location, and/or alignment of various framework roads on the TRN Roadway Network Maps. This is a County initiated amendment coordinated with approved studies and plans, existing development, and constraints to facilitate consistency between the Transportation Element and other elements of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan. Osceola County Government (Applicant) Commission District: Countywide Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-46 for CPA26-0001

Adoption of Ordinance #2026-06 for CPA25-0005: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, adopting a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment, CPA25-0005, to change the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation on certain real properties within Osceola County from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Institutional (IN) on certain real property generally located north of Philadelphia Circle, south of Dakota Point Court, east of Eaglet Lane, and west of and adjacent to South Bass Road and comprised of approximately 171.77 acres, more or less; providing for correction of scrivener's errors; providing for severability; providing for conflict; and providing for an effective date.

Osceola County Government (Applicant/Owner) Commission District: 1 Staff Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance #2026-06 for CPA25-0005 Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve and Transmit CPA25-0005 to FL COM for interagency review (November 6, 2025 - (Battla/Johnson, 8-0, Harl absent for consent agenda vote)

Approval and authorization for the Chair/Vice Chair to sign the First Amendment to the Tri-Party Development Agreement, with the City of St. Cloud (the "City") and Roan Bridge Properties LLC (the "Developer") for the design, permitting, right of way dedication, and construction of approximately 1.47 miles of Framework Road Improvements (Orange Avenue, Fertic Road, Old Hickory Tree Road, and 19th Street) on certain real property, known as Roan Bridge, generally located south of E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, north of Nolte Road, west of Hickory Tree Road, and east of Michigan Avenue, and including all associated roadway, and comprised of approximately 18.63 acres of ultimate right of way, more or less.

The estimated cost of the proposed Framework Road Improvements, including right of way acquisition, is $53,871,312.18, with the Developer responsible for $36,962,813.65 and the City responsible for $16,908,498.53. The Developer is generating $16,454,258.82 in mobility fee credits and cannot exceed this amount in reimbursement, so the City will only be responsible for reimbursing $16,454,258.82. The City shall reimburse the Developer through the Developer Funded County Obligation program per Mobility Fee Ordinance #2024-26 and the Osceola County/City of St. Cloud Transportation Interlocal Agreement. (DA25-00016) Commission District 5.

CPA25-0004: Approval to transmit to the Florida Department of Commerce a County-initiated Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Rural Enclave (RE) to Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density and Intensity (MDI), Institutional (IN) and Industrial (IND); from Community Center (CC) to Institutional (IN); from Commercial (C) to Institutional (IN); from Institutional (IN) to Industrial (IND); and from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density and Intensity (MDI) and Industrial (IND) on certain real property generally located north of East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and the Saint Cloud Canal, south of and adjacent to Partin Settlement Road, east of and adjacent to East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, and west of Lakeshore Boulevard; and comprised of approximately 413.85 acres, more or less.

Osceola County Government (Applicant) Commission District: 4 Staff Recommendation: Approval to Transmit CPA25-0004 to Florida Department of Commerce (COM) for interagency review. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve and transmit CPA25-0004 with the following recommendation to maintain the industrial land use closest to Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway along the commercial corridor; remove the industrial located north of Sharp Road and the east and west side of Simmons Road; change the remaining rural enclave to LDR, with the exception of MDI and institutional along Partin Settlement Road; and maintain other institutional land use changes (Battla/Monger 5-0).

Constitutional Officers and Governmental Agencies/Other

County Attorney

County Manager

Commissioners and Board Reports

Appointment to replace Maria Revelles, "Category, Citizen of Osceola County", whose term expired on December 31, 2025.

Appointment to replace Ben Larry, category "Representative" whose term expired on June 30, 2026.

Appointment to replace David Couch, "General Contractor", who resigned, whose term expires on March 03, 2027.

Appointment to replace Gene Terrico, category "Businessperson" whose term expired on March 03, 2026.

Appointment to replace Angel Ortiz, Jr. category "Businessperson" whose terms expires on March 03, 2028, and who has been categorized as a realtor.

Appointment for vacant District 1, Seat 2.

Appointment for vacant District 3, Seats 5 and 6.

Appointment to replace Jolene Sheive, District 2, who resigned, whose term expires on December 31, 2026.

Appointment to replace Daniel Lopez, category “Representative” whose term expired on June 02, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Gramercy Farms Community Development District.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Town of Kindred Community Development District.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from Bridgewalk Community Development District.

The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from June 12, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from Harmony Community Development District.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from Knightsbridge Community Development District.

The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from June 12, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from Storey Creek Community Development District.

The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from June 12, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received for informational purposes, the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027, from Old Hickory Community Development District.

The District will hold a public hearing for adoption of the budget not less than 60 days from June 15, 2026.

The Clerk of the Board has received, for information, Order #PSC-2026-0155-PCO-EI, an Order Suspending Tariff, regarding a petition filed on April 01, 2026, for approval of revisions to underground residential differential, underground commercial differential, and contribution in aid of construction tariffs, by Florida Power and Light Company.

Long Range Agenda.

Procurement Services has submitted for the record the contracts, task orders, and/or amendments approved and signed by the County Manager, or designee; a list of scheduled Evaluation Committee meetings to review proposals submitted in response to solicitations; a list of Board approved contracts that may be renewed within the next six months; and a list of Emergency Procurements issued.

Adjournment

In accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 286.0105, any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such a meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.